Timothy Thomas Kemp

US Patent:

7380640, Jun 3, 2008

Filed:

Sep 29, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/537361

Inventors:

Howard H. Kemp - Davie FL, US
Timothy Kemp - Davie FL, US

International Classification:

E06C 7/00

US Classification:

182107

Abstract:

A ladder securing device for securing an extension ladder to a structure. The device includes: a first U-shaped clamping member; a second U-shaped clamping member slidably coupled to the first clamping member; a first plate member fixedly coupled to the first U-shaped clamping member; a second plate member fixedly coupled to the second U-shaped clamping member; a first gripping portion pivotally coupled to the first clamping member; a second gripping portion having an adjustable screw therein, and pivotally coupled to the second clamping portion; a first flexible securing member and flexible second securing coupled to the first clamping member, wherein each are configured to extend outward from the first clamping member and be wrapped around an extension ladder; a first fastening mechanism coupled to the first flexible securing member; and a second fastening mechanism coupled to the second securing member, and removably coupleable to the first fastening mechanism.